Tyco – now claimed to be the world’s largest dedicated fire protection and security company with more than $10bn in revenues – designs, manufactures, installs and services fire protection and security solutions. This includes fire detection and suppression, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, retail security solutions and personal protective equipment as well as monitoring, maintenance and service.
Tyco’s security products business includes brands such as American Dynamics, Software House, Kantech, DSC, CEM, Bentel, and Visonic.
“As a vital part of this new, more focused Tyco, our business is more committed than ever to delivering the innovative products, solutions, and services that are our customers’ preferred choice,” said Mark VanDover, president of Tyco’s Security Products business unit. “Whether it’s securing Fortune 500 companies, providing operational efficiencies to educational, healthcare and government facilities, or protecting private residences, we are committed to finding smarter ways to save lives, improve businesses and protect where people live and work.”
Meanwhile, the ADT Corporation is a leader in the electronic security, interactive home and business automation and alarm monitoring services industry in the U.S. and Canada, with revenues of $3.1bn in 2011.
“The launch of ADT as an independent company is a great moment for our employees, and it marks an exciting milestone in our proud history,” said ADT CEO Naren Gursahaney. “ADT leads the security industry because of our commitment to customer service, focus on innovation and continued investment in our infrastructure and our people. But what really differentiates us is that we never forget what we do for a living – we help save lives.”